Senior Field Technician

This opportunity offers:

• Temporary employment up to 30 June 2027
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary $111,756 - $123,700 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park - Location negotiable with successful candidate

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

About the Project

The RFS is working towards the delivery and rollout of field-based technologies such as Mobile Data Terminals (MDT’s) and Starlink Satellite connectivity across 5000 operational appliances. These technologies will enable two-way, real-time communication of operational intelligence between members in the field and Incident Management Teams. MDT’s will communicate with existing RFS systems (e.g. CAD, ACTIV & ICON), improving dispatch and response capability.

A Field Deployment team of 11 has been established to undertake the project. This team will be responsible for supporting the MDT program, and installing Starlink satellite systems as part of the vehicle connectivity solution.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity to join our Field Deployment Team as a Senior Field Technician, responsible for coordinating, contributing to, and overseeing high standards of quality craftsmanship and professionalism in the installation of mobile technology into the NSW RFS operational vehicle fleet.

Extensive travel across NSW will be required to support project rollout timelines. The successful candidate will be provided access to an RFS vehicle and tools of the trade (including laptop, mobile phone, installation and servicing equipment etc). Accommodation, meals, and an incidentals allowance will be provided whilst travelling for RFS business, in line with NSW Government and RFS Policies.

There is potential for the role to be based in any location across NSW that has a NSW RFS Fire Control Centre, Area Command, or other major RFS facility – however, this will be discussed and negotiated with the successful candidate.

The Ideal Candidate

As our ideal candidate, you'll have a Diploma or Trade Qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent expertise, alongside experience in auto-electrical, mechanical or communications systems roles, which provides you with an understanding of the installation, maintenance and support requirements of various types of technology which may be used by the NSW RFS in the field.

The commencing salary will be considered in alignment with skills and experience.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Adam Streichler, Supervisor Field Deployment, for a confidential chat on 02 8741 4976.

To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
• Candidates who progress through this process may be assessed in person or via online mediums.

Vacancy Reference: R25/064

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